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Senate roll call 196 · 41st Congress · Mar 16, 1870

To consent to the nomination of george oulton as collector of internal revenue, for the first district of california. (p. 391)

On Mar 16, 1870, the Senate voted 27–21. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–21, Democrats 8–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
27
No
21
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 16, 1870

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of george…: Senate Vote, Mar 16, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-196/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-george-oulton-as (accessed 2026-10-18).

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